India’s Steel Empire at Risk as EU’s Carbon Rules Tighten

India’s steel industry, the world’s second-largest, faces a looming threat as the EU ramps up carbon regulations with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) starting in 2025, fully effective by 2034. With 25% of its steel exports destined for Europe, India risks steep penalties—up to $397 per tonne by 2034—due to its carbon-intensive production, per Rystad Energy.

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This could erode its market edge, favoring competitors like South Korea and Turkey. Transitioning to greener tech like hydrogen is urgent but costly. Quote: “Reducing carbon emissions could become a competitive necessity as buyer sentiment evolves,” says Alistair Ramsay, Rystad Energy VP.

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